Ferrari solidified the way forward for crew principal Fred Vasser with the French signing a multi-year contract extension.
Vasseur joined Ferrari at the beginning of the 2023 season, and final yr the crew misplaced simply 14 factors after a powerful second half a yr later, profitable the Constructors Championship. Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton added to the lineup this season, is as soon as once more second within the rankings, however has but to win the race with McLaren’s 268-point drift, resulting in hypothesis over Basser’s place firstly of the yr in Italian media.
Regardless of the disappointing season up to now, opposite to the background of title hopes, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says a powerful basis has been launched for the crew to construct beneath Vassar.
“As we speak, we need to acknowledge what was constructed and decide to what we nonetheless want to attain,” Vigna mentioned. “It displays Fred’s belief in management. It’s belief rooted in shared ambitions, mutual expectations, and clear accountability. We go together with dedication and focus and pursue the extent of efficiency that Ferrari should purpose for.”
Vasseur joined Ferrari from Alfa Romeo greater than two years in the past, and though Ferrari has made progress in that point, the crew says they know higher than they will transfer forward forward of the brand new rules in 2026.
“I’m grateful for the belief that Ferrari continues to put inside me,” Vasuzer mentioned. “This replace is not only a affirmation, it’s a problem to proceed making progress, staying targeted and realising it.
“Now we have laid a powerful basis for the previous 30 months, and now we have to construct on them with consistency and dedication. We all know what is anticipated, and we’re all totally dedicated to assembly these expectations and taking the following step.”
Vasseur is just Toto Wolff, the headmaster of the longest serving crew on the grid and Mercedes boss, alongside McLaren’s Andrea Stella.
